Westside School of Ballet Summer Intensives & Workshops
Westside School of Ballet, 1709 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Westside School of Ballet Summer Intensives & Workshops offers training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Flamenco, Musical Theater, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Dance Conditioning, Variations/Repertoire, and contemporary ballet. The Summer Intensives include multiple daily classes that vary by level, and the workshops feature focused instruction with guest teachers.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Intensives run June 22 – July 31, 2026, in three two-week sessions, and workshops run June 15–19 and August 3–7.
• Price: Level 1 Intensive: $400 per intensive / $350 early registration by January 31 / $300 for 4 or more weeks. Level 2 Intensive: $600 per intensive / $550 early registration by January 31 / $500 for 4 or more weeks. Young Dancers Intensive (Level 3/3+): $1250 per intensive / $1200 early registration by January 31 / $1150 for 4 or more weeks. Intermediate Intensive (Level 4/4+): $1250 per intensive / $1200 early registration by January 31 / $1150 for 4 or more weeks. Int/Advanced Intensive (Levels 5–7): $1250 per intensive / $1200 early registration by January 31 / $1150 for 4 or more weeks.
The Summer Intensives are organized into three two-week sessions: Session 1 runs June 22 to June 26 and June 29 to July 3; Session 2 runs July 6 to July 10 and July 13 to July 17; Session 3 runs July 20 to July 24 and July 27 to July 31. The Intermediate Workshop with Katrina Killian runs June 15–19, and the Advanced Workshop with Sofiane Sylve runs August 3–7. Level placement confirmation is determined on the first day of classes.
Level 1 Intensive is for ages 7 and up with 2 years of experience and basic knowledge of ballet form and terminology, with 3 classes per day, 2 days per week. Level 2 Intensive is for ages 8 and up with 2 years of experience and basic knowledge of ballet form and terminology, with 3 classes per day, 3 days per week. The Young Dancers Intensive (Level 3/3+) is for ages 9–10 and up with a minimum of 2 years of experience, with 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, including a 1¼-hour daily technique class plus Jazz, Ballet Repertoire (repertoire varies weekly), and Flamenco or Musical Theater. The Intermediate Intensive (Level 4/4+ or ages 11–13 and up with a minimum of 3 years of experience) includes 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, with a 1½-hour daily technique class plus Pre-Pointe or Pointe, Dance Conditioning, Jazz, and Variations/Repertoire (varies weekly). The Int/Advanced Intensive (Levels 5–7, or ages 14–19 with a minimum of 4 years of experience and 2 years minimum pointe training) includes 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, with a 1½-hour technique class and 1 hour of pointe daily, plus Dance Conditioning, Variations/Repertoire (varies weekly), and contemporary ballet. All offerings are pending enrollment and subject to change without notice.
Westside School of Ballet was founded in 1967 by New York City Ballet principal ballerina Yvonne Mounsey and Royal Ballet First Soloist Rosemary Valaire, and it is led by Artistic Director Martine Harley. The school states that it offers training for dancers of all ages and levels and is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and the development of the student as an artist. Westside School of Ballet is described as Los Angeles’ oldest and most successful public ballet school, and Westside Ballet, its non-profit performing division, has been Southern California’s premiere pre-professional training company for over 50 years. The company’s full-length production of The Nutcracker with live orchestra is described as Los Angeles’ longest-running production.
Westside School of Ballet is described as a premiere training facility and a non-audition academy where all are welcome to study ballet and train to a refined pre-professional level. The program welcomes students ages 3–18 who wish to pursue the study of dance in an enriched learning environment. Nearly all of the artistic staff are products of the school and have served on the faculty for over 10, 20, and 30 years, with broad experience performing with professional companies around the world. Productions are presented at the Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, and all registered students are eligible for a performance opportunity in the Year End Demonstration for the entire school, from Pre-Primary (age 3) to Level 7.
Westside Ballet of Santa Monica is a pre-professional training company that has served the Los Angeles ballet community for over 40 years and produces professional performances, expands its scholarship program, and builds partnerships with community organizations to advance the study and appreciation of ballet in Los Angeles. Sponsors include The Huntley, The City of Santa Monica, Il Forno Trattoria, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, Lyft, Ovation Entertainment, Rotary Club of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College Board of Trustees, The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica College, and Urth Caffé.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Intensives run June 22 – July 31, 2026, in three two-week sessions, and workshops run June 15–19 and August 3–7.
• Price: Level 1 Intensive: $400 per intensive / $350 early registration by January 31 / $300 for 4 or more weeks. Level 2 Intensive: $600 per intensive / $550 early registration by January 31 / $500 for 4 or more weeks. Young Dancers Intensive (Level 3/3+): $1250 per intensive / $1200 early registration by January 31 / $1150 for 4 or more weeks. Intermediate Intensive (Level 4/4+): $1250 per intensive / $1200 early registration by January 31 / $1150 for 4 or more weeks. Int/Advanced Intensive (Levels 5–7): $1250 per intensive / $1200 early registration by January 31 / $1150 for 4 or more weeks.
The Summer Intensives are organized into three two-week sessions: Session 1 runs June 22 to June 26 and June 29 to July 3; Session 2 runs July 6 to July 10 and July 13 to July 17; Session 3 runs July 20 to July 24 and July 27 to July 31. The Intermediate Workshop with Katrina Killian runs June 15–19, and the Advanced Workshop with Sofiane Sylve runs August 3–7. Level placement confirmation is determined on the first day of classes.
Level 1 Intensive is for ages 7 and up with 2 years of experience and basic knowledge of ballet form and terminology, with 3 classes per day, 2 days per week. Level 2 Intensive is for ages 8 and up with 2 years of experience and basic knowledge of ballet form and terminology, with 3 classes per day, 3 days per week. The Young Dancers Intensive (Level 3/3+) is for ages 9–10 and up with a minimum of 2 years of experience, with 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, including a 1¼-hour daily technique class plus Jazz, Ballet Repertoire (repertoire varies weekly), and Flamenco or Musical Theater. The Intermediate Intensive (Level 4/4+ or ages 11–13 and up with a minimum of 3 years of experience) includes 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, with a 1½-hour daily technique class plus Pre-Pointe or Pointe, Dance Conditioning, Jazz, and Variations/Repertoire (varies weekly). The Int/Advanced Intensive (Levels 5–7, or ages 14–19 with a minimum of 4 years of experience and 2 years minimum pointe training) includes 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, with a 1½-hour technique class and 1 hour of pointe daily, plus Dance Conditioning, Variations/Repertoire (varies weekly), and contemporary ballet. All offerings are pending enrollment and subject to change without notice.
Westside School of Ballet was founded in 1967 by New York City Ballet principal ballerina Yvonne Mounsey and Royal Ballet First Soloist Rosemary Valaire, and it is led by Artistic Director Martine Harley. The school states that it offers training for dancers of all ages and levels and is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and the development of the student as an artist. Westside School of Ballet is described as Los Angeles’ oldest and most successful public ballet school, and Westside Ballet, its non-profit performing division, has been Southern California’s premiere pre-professional training company for over 50 years. The company’s full-length production of The Nutcracker with live orchestra is described as Los Angeles’ longest-running production.
Westside School of Ballet is described as a premiere training facility and a non-audition academy where all are welcome to study ballet and train to a refined pre-professional level. The program welcomes students ages 3–18 who wish to pursue the study of dance in an enriched learning environment. Nearly all of the artistic staff are products of the school and have served on the faculty for over 10, 20, and 30 years, with broad experience performing with professional companies around the world. Productions are presented at the Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, and all registered students are eligible for a performance opportunity in the Year End Demonstration for the entire school, from Pre-Primary (age 3) to Level 7.
Westside Ballet of Santa Monica is a pre-professional training company that has served the Los Angeles ballet community for over 40 years and produces professional performances, expands its scholarship program, and builds partnerships with community organizations to advance the study and appreciation of ballet in Los Angeles. Sponsors include The Huntley, The City of Santa Monica, Il Forno Trattoria, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, Lyft, Ovation Entertainment, Rotary Club of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College Board of Trustees, The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica College, and Urth Caffé.
Last updated March 27, 2026.
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